Prenatal and newborn benefit program to provide financial support to families with newborns established, rulemaking authorized, and money appropriated.

Summary

The bill would set up a Prenatal and Newborn Benefits program that pays a one‑time $1,500 to expectant parents and $750 each month for two years after a child is born, adopted, or placed with a guardian. Eligibility is limited to Minnesota residents who have a legal relationship to a child born on or after Jan. 1, 2028, and it does not depend on income, assets, or employment. The program would be funded from the general fund and overseen by the commissioner of employment and economic development.

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